Kiska - Aug. 7, 1943>>
An invasion force of 34,426 Allied troops lands on Kiska. The Canadians were primarily from the 13th Infantry Brigade of the 6th Infantry Division. The Canadian forces also included the Canadian component of the First Special Service Force.

Adrano: July 29-Aug. 7, 1943>>
Infantry of the First Canadian Division, with support from the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps, assault and capture the Sicilian town of Adrano - a key position on the German Etna defensive line. More than 120 Canadians are killed in action.